Land adjacent to 137 Kingsway North, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3NX

Construction of apartment building comprising 5 apartments with associated landscaping and parking

Authority: Warrington Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Stephens K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on highway and pedestrian safety with particular regards to parking
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupants of No.137 with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of No.137 from noise and disturbance caused by the comings and goings of residents and vehicle movements significantly and demonstrably outweighs the housing supply benefits.

The benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of land in a sustainable location were outweighed by the lasting harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers from noise and disturbance

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV8

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